Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Gravesend more easily: To get to Gravesend, you can fly into London (LCY-London City), the closest major airport, which is located 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from the city centre. If you want to travel outside the city, take a train from Gravesend Station, Northfleet Station or Ebbsfleet Station.